United States Economic Optimism Index

Last Release

Oct 31, 2025

Actual

48.3

Units In

N/A

48.7

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

N/A

Time to Release

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Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
62.9 Mar 2002	35.8 Aug 2011	49.15	2001-2025	Technometrica Market Intelligence/The Investor's Business Daily

IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index measures Americans' opinions and outlooks on the economy. The index is based on a nationwide survey of 900 adults and evaluates six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook, confidence in federal economic policies. Reading above 50 indicates optimism, and below 50 indicates pessimism.

Latest Updates

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index fell by 9.1% to 43.9 in November 2025, the lowest since June 2024, from 48.3 in the previous month and below market expectations of 48.1. This marks the third straight month below the neutral 50 level and places the index 10.7% below its 24-year average of 49.2. Confidence among investors slipped 3.1% to 58.6, while non-investors plunged 10.4% to 38.0, widening the sentiment gap to 20.6 points. All three components weakened: the Six-Month Economic Outlook fell 6.5% to 40.0, the Personal Financial Outlook dropped 9% to 50.6, and Confidence in Federal Economic Policies tumbled 11.4% to 41.1. Meanwhile, the Financial-Related Stress Index rose 3% to 65.2, reflecting elevated financial strain well above its long-term average of 60.4. Analysts cite persistent inflation, high food prices, tariff concerns, and cautious monetary policy as key drags on sentiment.